NDE Technician, Level II (Phased Array) at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
NDE LEVEL II TECHNICIAN - PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC INSPECTION (PAUT)
The NDE Operations organization at SpaceX is an inclusive, inter-disciplinary team that is committed to the providing high quality inspections of flight components and production assemblies. The breadth of exposure as an NDE Level II Technician is immense, as the organization is responsible for a large diversity of inspection types across Falcon, Dragon, Starship, and Raptor programs. You have the ability to engage with the process to provide continuous improvement to execute on the mission to make humanity interplanetary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform volumetric NDE inspections with advanced phased array ultrasonics: triple transducer crawler arrangement
Interpret, evaluate, communicate and report findings to production and engineering
Interpret and review engineering drawings as required
Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
Assist in training and developing others within the team
Support research and development in to full matrix capture phased array ultrasonic for operational improvement and optimization
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
NDE Level II certification in line with ASNT-TC-1A or NAS-410 guidance in Ultrasonic (UT) including Phased Array Ultrasonic (PAUT)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
2+ years of experience as a Level II NDE/NDT inspector
NDE Level II certification in line with ASNT-TC-1A guidance in eddy current (ET) and dye penetrant (PT)
Operational experience of utilizing PAUT systems for the inspection of weldments
Knowledge of Olympus Tomoview software
Hands on experience using portable digital equipment such as Olympus EPOCH 600
Knowledge of Uniwest/Nortec eddy current machines or equivalent
Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM
Basic computer skills: Microsoft applications - word, power point, excel
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift 25 lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run
Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends if needed
Must be able to travel up to 25% to various SpaceX sites
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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